All Home & DIY articles – Page 87
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NewsSofa.com to launch Leeds pop-up
Upholstered furniture retailer Sofa.com is poised to open a new pop-up showroom in Leeds as it continues to grow its UK store footprint.
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NewsMPs to vote on Sir Philip Green's knighthood
MPs will decide next week if Sir Philip Green should be stripped of his knighthood following the collapse of his former retailer, BHS.
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NewsWickes first DIY firm to launch one-hour delivery slots
Wickes has become the first DIY retailer in the UK to offer online shoppers the ability to select a one-hour window for their DIY deliveries.
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NewsAgenda: Asos, Boots and Burberry update as Bucher joins Debenhams
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days as Asos, Boots, Burberry and Travis Perkins update, while Sergio Bucher takes the reins at Debenhams.
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NewsNew BrightHouse boss bolsters board with promotions
In his first big move since taking the helm, BrightHouse boss Hamish Paton has appointed Hugh Harvey and Graeme Campbell to the rent-to-buy retailer’s board.
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GalleryIn pictures: Sainsbury’s first mini-Habitat
Sainsbury’s has unveiled the first mini-Habitat, in its Nine Elms store, and plans others in Reading, Solihull, Epsom and St Albans.
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NewsRetail sales hit 2016 high, driven by food growth
Retail sales growth in September hit its highest level this year, and food delivered its best quarter in nearly three years.
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NewsMatalan profits surge in second quarter but sales slide
Discount fashion retailer Matalan has unveiled soaring profits as its EBITDA rockets 570% to £15.4m in its second quarter.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are the winners and losers in the home and furniture sectors?
ScS, Topps Tiles, Dunelm and DFS all updated last week – what has this told us about the home and furniture market?
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NewsConsumer spending rebounds in September, driven by online purchases
Consumer spending bounced back last month, driven by online transactions, but UK households splashed more cash on leisure than retail.
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NewsBHS.com to launch fashion range at the end of the month
BHS.com will launch its fashion range at the end of this month, building on its existing homeware range, the etailer has announced.
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NewsRetail diary: Japanese queue-beating and Sainsbury’s new cheese ‘Gary’
Sainsbury’s makes vegan cheese a brie-ality, Apple accessories firm markets new Mac-scented candle and Japan negates the need to queue.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons retailers can learn from Metro Bank
Metro Bank was founded only in early 2010, but the company’s fresh approach to financial services has shaken up the banking industry.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco on the front foot, mixed homewares and fashion ahead
This week the team discuss the rebounding fortunes of Tesco, mixed results in furniture and homeware and look ahead to results next week.
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NewsNext takes over old BHS site at Intu in Newcastle
Next has taken over the former BHS store located in Newcastle’s Intu Metrocentre, opening an 85,000 sq ft site for the fashion retailer.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes slip in ‘unusually warm’ first quarter
Homewares retailer Dunelm has revealed a drop in its first-quarter like-for-likes as “unusually warm weather” dampened store footfall.
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NewsDFS full-year profits and sales rise as growth strategy bears fruit
Sofa specialist DFS has hailed a jump in annual sales and profits as its “tried and tested” growth strategy continues to pay off.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, OKA Direct and Aldi
Retail news round-up: Tesco Ireland's half-year sales flat, OKA Direct plots expansion after sales leap, Aldi enters fashion price war
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NewsTopps Tiles boss Williams: Brexit will not dent store expansion plans
Topps Tiles boss Matthew Williams has insisted the retailer will pursue its aggressive expansion plan despite Brexit’s impact on consumer confidence.
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NewsBrightHouse reveals more detailed affordability checks hitting profits
Rent-to-own retailer BrightHouse has said conducting more rigorous affordability checks on potential customers is hurting its business model.